Texas is full of haunted hotels, but none are quite as unique as the historic Gage Hotel in Marathon. Read on to hear about what makes it haunted and the kinds of paranormal activity you’ll see there.
The Gage Hotel is located way out in the West Texas desert, a fact that, in and of itself, makes you feel a little wigged out during your stay here.
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Built in the 1920s by a man named Alfred Gage who picked up and moved from Vermont to the wide-open promised lands of Texas, the hotel has definitely seen its fair share of people pass through over the years. It isn’t hard to believe spirits wander the halls of a place with such a rich history.
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Unfortunately, Mr. Gage was unable to enjoy the fruits of his labor for very long, for he passed away just one year after the Gage opened. He is one of the many ghosts reported to haunt the building - not in a malicious manner, but rather simply to check up on things and bask in the glory of his idea that became a huge success after his demise.
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Guests have reported countless other spirits sitting outside on the porch, strolling through the patio gardens, and pacing up and down the hallways. Rooms 10 and 39 are supposedly the most “active” spots in the hotel.
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Aside from the paranormal, the overall atmosphere of the Gage tends to evoke a feeling of mystery, unease, and eeriness. Among other things, the numerous animal skulls mounted on the walls give rise to a macabre sense of death that you won’t be able to shake easily.
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Despite its creepy vibe and alleged hauntings, the Gage Hotel is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating places to stay in all of Texas. It’s as if, within these walls, time is frozen in the Old West era. Plus, there’s just no feeling like being in the middle of nowhere without a care in the world.
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The Gage Hotel is located at 102 NW 1st Street – HWY 90 West, Marathon, TX 79842.
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Have you ever stayed at the Gage? Did you see any ghosts? What other hotels in Texas are haunted?
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